When asked to build a new headquarters for the Korea Hydro Nuclear Power Company (KHNP), <a href="http://www.haeahn.com/">Haeahn Architecture</a> was given no easy task. Gyeongju is a very important site for South Koreans - both historically and ecologically - and the company itself is dabbling in controversial research as worldwide support for <a href="http://inhabitat.com/europe-to-decommission-most-nuclear-power-stations-by-2030/">nuclear energy wanes</a>. So the firm opted for a careful mixed-use design that is partially covered with a green roof and makes room for energy-generating solar panels.

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Korea Hydro Nuclear Headquarters by Haeahn Architecture

The Korea Hydo Nuclear Company commissioned a new headquarters in a very sensitive part of North Korea

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Korea Hydro Nuclear Headquarters by Haeahn Architecture

Haeahn Architectures responded with a sensitive mixed-use design

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Korea Hydro Nuclear Headquarters by Haeahn Architecture

A series of walkways divide the program and lead to the outdoor courtyard

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Korea Hydro Nuclear Headquarters by Haeahn Architecture

The inner facade is transparent to allow daylighting, but comprises controlled shading to mitigate solar gain

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Korea Hydro Nuclear Headquarters by Haeahn Architecture

The exterior facade is covered in perforated metal that protects from harsh winds

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Korea Hydro Nuclear Headquarters by Haeahn Architecture

The building will be at least partially run on solar energy

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Korea Hydro Nuclear Headquarters by Haeahn Architecture

When asked to build a new headquarters for the Korea Hydro Nuclear Power Company (KHNP), Haeahn Architecture was given no easy task. Gyeongju is a very important site for South Koreans - both historically and ecologically - and the company itself is dabbling in controversial research as worldwide support for nuclear energy wanes. So the firm opted for a careful mixed-use design that is partially covered with a green roof and makes room for energy-generating solar panels.